https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d en-us 2020-09-18 22:27:53 UTC 2025-03-21 00:30:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4fa.png tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760455499 The history of Comcast Corporation began in 1963 when Ralph Roberts purchased American Cable Systems, which was a small cable system in Tupelo, MS. ]]> 2020-09-18 22:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760455499 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760458615 In 1969 ACS moved to Philadelphia, PA and was renamed Comcast. The company then went public on the NASDAQ in 1972. ]]> 2020-09-18 22:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760458615 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760470497 AT&T Broadband- acquired in 2002 for $47.5 billion in hopes of increasing broadband speeds.

Sky TV- European entertainment company acquired in 2018 for an estimated $40 billion.

XUMO- Free streaming service purchased for an estimated $100 billion in February 2020.]]> 2020-09-18 22:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760470497 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760476627 The Current CEO of Comcast is Brian Roberts, son of founder Ralph Roberts. He was paid $36.4 million in 2019. ]]> 2020-09-18 22:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760476627 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760480070 2020-09-18 23:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760480070 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760482197 2020-09-18 23:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760482197 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760483323 2020-09-18 23:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760483323 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760484382 In 2019 Comcast had a net income of $13.3 billion. That year they spent $13.36 million on lobbying according to open secrets.org.]]> 2020-09-18 23:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760484382 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760491928 By my count Comcast owns 32 networks, and I was unable to get a full count of how many channels they own due to the local channels they operate world wide. Comcast also owns Universal film studio and the smaller subsidiary studios of Universal as well as NBC Universal television studio.]]> 2020-09-18 23:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760491928 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760495831 Comcast's new streaming service is Xfinity Flex which launched in 2019. It is a $5 monthly rental that comes with a set-top box that can also be used for Netflix, Prime, HBO and other apps. The service comes with 10,000 free movies and shows and access to live streaming like YoutubeTV and ESPN3. The service is for non-cable customers as opposed to the Xfinity TV live streaming service that comes with cable and seems to be targeting the younger demographic (20s-30s) that has been cutting the cable cord. ]]> 2020-09-18 23:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760495831 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760502695 Comcast subsidiaries offer a very wide array of programming. Comcast is heavily involved in sports broadcasting through the NBC Sports Group that features Sunday Night Football as wells as joint ventures in MLBTV and NHLTV. They run movies on TV through channels like SyFy and Universal and produce comedies and dramas on networks like Bravo, E!, and USA. Comcast also owns many local news channels and offers entertainment worldwide through SkyTV and Universal Networks International. Comcast networks provide programming for every imaginable demographic.]]> 2020-09-18 23:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760502695 tui15924 https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760507449 https://corporate.comcast.com/press/timeline
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/101215/top-4-companies-owned-comcast.asp
https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/clients/summary?cycle=2019&id=D000000461
https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2020/04/24/comcast-ceo-brian-roberts-compensation-rises-to-36.html
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/21/18276040/comcast-flex-streaming-announced-features-pricing
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/your-complete-guide-everything-owned-comcast-2017-10-12]]> 2020-09-18 23:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tui15924/9iam8sba3dbfxf4d/wish/760507449